Wow - a great effort! You have done some excellent research with this family. The death of Harriet's father is very gruesome
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Do you think the Thomas SKINNER b Portland, Vic, 1849 and then died in 1860 is the same family? If Thomas and Harriett arrived first into Western Victoria this may explain why it's been difficult to find their entry - in my experience those shipping records are not as easy to find, but maybe I don't know where to look properly.
I am assuming you have plenty about Elizabeth SKINNER?
Now, here's a
HUGE MAYBE and I don't see how it can be proved, but I thought it worth adding.
As Debra had already pointed out - sorry Debra, obviously I should have read more closely
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both Thomas SKINNER (1833 Emperor Alexander) and William SKINNER (1833 John 2) were from Islington.
William SKINNER, 22 (b abt 1811) , tried 4 July 1833 at the Old Bailey for stealing a handkerchief in the Ludgate Hill, Sadlers Wells, Drury Lane, St Brides area of London.
Thomas SKINNER, tried Clerkenwell October session, 6 October 1832, larceny from a person, 7 years transportation. Can't see an age on any of the criminal documents.
There is an earlier conviction which may be him - Old Bailey, April session 1831, aged 20, convicted of larceny and got 6 weeks imprisonment. This crime took place in Great Windmill St, Soho.
There is this baptism shown on the parish registers:
Thomas SKINNER, reported born 22 November 1813
Baptism: 19 Dec 1813 at St Marylebone
Parents: Thomas and Ann SKINNER; Thomas' occupation: servant
FamilySearch has other baptisms at St Marylebone for children of Thomas and Ann SKINNER,
William, b 14 October 1808. baptised 27 November 1808
Henry, b 22 January 1816, baptised 15 September 1816 Father's occupation: lab'r
John, b 8 March 1819, baptised 22 August 1819 Father's occupation here: "Trade"
However, as already said
this is pure speculation. There are 2 other couples of the same names having children baptised around the same time - one lot at St Brides and the other at Fetter Lane Independent. All of the Christian names are very common which doesn't help either way. All of these baptisms and the crimes are certainly within walking distance of Islington. However if Thomas was born n in Islington it would be more likely that he would be baptised in the local church.